Private foundation · EIN 47-2042916 · Pls Vrds Est, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul and Erika White Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $190K total, median $5,000. 72% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$190K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNGeneral support$11K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Planned Parenthood LALos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Learning Rights Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
World Food ProgramWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
American Red CrossLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
El Jardin de LA InfanciaLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
California Community Foundation Wildfire RecoveryLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Immigrant Defenders Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,342
Internaltional Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NYGeneral support$5,263
ChrysalisLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,182
My Friends PlaceLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,182
National Immigration Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,150
CASA LAMonterey Park, CAGeneral support$5,010
Chla - Childrens Hospital LALos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
LA Downtown Value SchoolsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
Las Familias del PuebloLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,700
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$2,611
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCGeneral support$2,604
Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,600
NAACP Legal Defense FundNew York, NYGeneral support$2,581
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral support$2,575
People Assisting the HomelessLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,575
Strive LALos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,551
Natural Resources Defense CouncilSanta Monica, CAGeneral support$2,500
Best Friends Animal SocietyLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$1,046
South Bay Families ConnectedManhattan Beach, CAGeneral support$1,033
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJGeneral support$1,032
Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicesInglewood, CAGeneral support$1,010
MaryvaleRosemead, CAGeneral support$1,010
Hope for HenryWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
St Sebastian Sports ProjectManhattan Beach, CAGeneral support$1,000
Pups Without BordersVan Buys, CAGeneral support$500
KcrwSanta Monica, CAGeneral support$260
PBS SocalBurbank, CAGeneral support$180

By state: California 28 · New York 4 · District of Columbia 4 · Minnesota 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Paul and Erika White Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pls Vrds Est, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Paul and Erika White Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Paul and Erika White Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $190K across 39 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Paul and Erika White Family Foundation give?

California (28 grants), New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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